Italy Transforms AI Regulation: Tackling Deep Fakes & Overhauling Copyright Law

Published Date: 17/07/2024

Italy takes a major step towards regulating Artificial Intelligence with a new bill that aims to minimize risks for citizens and tackle the issue of 'deep fakes'

"The Italian Council of Ministers has approved a bill that introduces measures to regulate the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the country. The bill, which is yet to be discussed and approved by Parliament, aims to minimize the risks associated with AI for citizens, based on an 'anthropocentric vision'.

The bill proposes amendments to the Copyright Act and the law regulating audiovisual media. One of the key changes is the limitation of protection to works of human genius only, specifying that AI-generated content can only be protected if it has a creative, relevant, and demonstrable human contribution.

This means that AI-generated content, such as texts, films, or images, cannot be claimed for copyright protection if they were created solely by a machine or with negligible human contribution. This approach is consistent with that of other Western countries, such as the United States.

The bill also proposes to introduce an article to the Copyright Act that would extend the right of citation and free use of protected works to include the reproduction and extraction of works or other materials by means of models and systems of generative AI.

Furthermore, the bill aims to curb the negative effects of 'deep fakes' by introducing an obligation to mark video content that has been partially generated by AI systems with the abbreviation 'AI'. Audio-only content would require an audio announcement or suitable technology for recognition.

The government's proposal also includes the introduction of the crime of unlawful dissemination of content generated or manipulated with AI systems, as well as the need for parental consent for the use of AI technologies for children under the age of 14.

The bill is expected to fuel the sector and public debate, with predictions that it will lead to significant investments in AI companies and a greater awareness of the risks and benefits associated with AI.

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The Italian Government's bill comes at a time when the use of AI is becoming increasingly prevalent in various industries. The European Parliament has also approved the 'AI Act', which aims to regulate the use of AI in a way that is fair, transparent, and respectful of human rights.

The Italian Government is responsible for proposing and implementing legislation in Italy. The Council of Ministers is the highest executive body in the Italian Government, responsible for making decisions on key policy issues."

FAQs:

"Q: What is the main aim of the Italian Government's AI bill?

A: The main aim of the bill is to regulate the use of AI-based technologies in a way that minimizes the risks for citizens, based on an 'anthropocentric vision'.

Q: How does the bill propose to amend the Copyright Act?

A: The bill proposes to limit protection to works of human genius only, specifying that AI-generated content can only be protected if it has a creative, relevant, and demonstrable human contribution.

Q: What is the purpose of introducing the obligation to mark AI-generated content?

A: The purpose is to curb the negative effects of 'deep fakes' and ensure that viewers are aware of the use of AI systems in content creation.

Q: Will the bill lead to significant investments in AI companies?

A: Yes, the bill is expected to fuel the sector and lead to significant investments in AI companies.

Q: How does the Italian Government's bill compare to the European Parliament's 'AI Act'?

A: The Italian Government's bill focuses on regulating the use of AI in a way that is fair and transparent, while the 'AI Act' aims to regulate the use of AI in a way that is respectful of human rights."

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